Vermont Law and Graduate School

Paying for Law School
2026-01-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Join us for an evening webinar to learn how to navigate financing your law school investment. We will be joined by Katie Merrill, Dean of Admissions, and Melissa Erickson, director of Financial Aid, as well as Jennifer M. Schott, Vice President of the AccessLex Center for Education and Financial Capability.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

*This event is geared toward prospective JD students.

Get to Know Our Master of Public Policy Program
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The Office of Admissions invites you to join us for a session focused on public policy with Professor Stephen Pimpare, Master of Public Policy (MPP) Program Director.

We’ll explore the MPP core curriculum, opportunities for experiential learning, specialization areas, and careers.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

*This event is geared toward prospective master’s students.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
2026-01-20 12:45 - 14:00 | Chase Community Center, 164 Chelsea St., South Royalton, VT, 05068
Vermont Law and Graduate School presents a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: “Unarmed Truth, Audacious Faith and the Presence of Justice.”

Carolyn Finney, PhD—scholar and artist-in-residence at Middlebury College—will be this year’s guest speaker.

The event will be held both in person and livestreamed virtually.

Restorative Justice: Graduate Programs Edition
2026-01-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The Office of Admissions invites you to a restorative justice focused session with Quixada Moore-Vissing, interim director of the Center for Justice Reform and visiting assistant professor.

We’ll explore the work of the Center for Justice Reform, the Master of Arts in Restorative Justice (MARJ) and Graduate Certificate in Restorative Justice (GCRJ) curriculum, opportunities to gain experience, and careers.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

How to Apply: A Session for International Applicants
2026-01-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Join Aude-Mathilde Gallaud LLM’24, our international admissions counselor, for an info session focused on the application process for international applicants. We’ll cover all the elements of an application, including evaluated transcripts, English Language Proficiency requirements, professional resume, essay(s), character and fitness, and letters of recommendation.

This session will get you acquainted with the application process and provide insight on how to put together a strong application as you prepare for the next step in pursuing an advanced degree at Vermont Law and Graduate School.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

*This event is geared toward prospective international master’s and LLM students.

Meet VLGS Online Hybrid JD Students
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Are you interested in pursuing your law degree, but not sure a full-time, residential program is right for you? Our Online Hybrid JD (OHJD) program offers the same rigorous legal education with added flexibility that allows students to manage their professional, family, and life obligations.

Tune in to meet some of our current OHJD students and learn how this degree fits into their busy schedules.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

*This event is geared toward prospective JD students.

Get to Know Our Center for Agriculture and Food Systems
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The Office of Admissions invites you to join us, along with members of the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) team, for a session focused on food and agriculture policy. The CAFS team will provide an overview of their current projects and initiatives related to Farm to School, Local and Healthy Food Access, Urban Agriculture, and Farmland Access. This session will offer insight into how CAFS advances community-centered, justice-focused food system reform and how students contribute to this work.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

*This event is geared toward prospective master’s and LLM students.

VITA Program: Free Tax Preparation
2026-02-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | By Appointment Only
Vermont Law and Graduate School is once again hosting a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site.

Volunteers will prepare and electronically file federal and state tax returns, free of charge, for qualifying low-to-moderate income and elderly taxpayers whose family income in 2025 was $69,000 or less.

Filings will be done by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 802-831-1363. Participants will be asked to show proof of identity per IRS regulations. A self-service filing station—complete with a laptop and necessary software—will also be available by appointment.

Note: IRS regulations require verification of all taxpayers’ identities. Those participating in these tax preparation services (and their spouse, if filing a joint return) will be asked to show proof of identity (e.g., driver’s license, employer ID, school ID, birth certificate, military ID, or passport). It is also necessary to show a social security card, an ITIN card or letter, or an SSA letter for each individual who will be listed on the return. Taxpayers who cannot substantiate their identity will be asked to seek professional tax assistance elsewhere.

Get to Know Our Master of Legal Studies Program
2026-02-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
The Office of Admissions invites you to join us along with Xiaoyu Zhang LLM’17, director of the Master of Legal Studies program and assistant professor of law, for a session focused on this degree. We’ll explore the program curriculum, experiential opportunities, and career avenues.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

*This event is geared toward prospective master’s students.

Cracking the Code: Understanding SSI and SSDI Processes
2026-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us for a clear, practical, and accessible one‑hour educational webinar designed specifically for non‑attorneys who want to better understand the SSI and SSDI systems. Hosted by VLGS’s Veterans Legal Assistance Project, this session will break down the application and appeals process step‑by‑step, demystifying eligibility rules, required documentation, common pitfalls, and what to expect at each stage.

Whether you’re a service provider, advocate, or simply looking to support someone navigating disability benefits, you’ll leave with a stronger grasp of how these systems work. This is a straightforward, jargon‑free introduction that turns complex processes into something manageable and actionable.

Energy Policy: Graduate Programs Edition
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The Office of Admissions invites you to join us for a session devoted to energy policy with Mark James LLM’16, interim director of the Institute for Energy and the Environment and associate professor of law. We’ll explore careers in energy and the programs we offer to get you there. The session will also feature a mini-lecture and Q&A session with Professor James.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

*This event is geared toward prospective master’s and LLM students.

February Admissions Open House
2026-02-16 09:30 - 14:00 | Yates Common Room at Vermont Law and Graduate School, 164 Chelsea Street, South Royalton, Vermont, 05068, United States
Attending this dynamic event is the perfect way to envision life as a Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) student. Throughout the day, you will get an in-depth look at the many opportunities available and discover how VLGS can help you reach your goals.

In addition to connecting with our amazing faculty, staff, and students, you’ll be guided through a tour of campus, experience a class lecture, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Please register by clicking the button below.

If you have any questions, please contact Ellen Dube at 802-831-1624 or edube@vermontlaw.edu.

Environmental Policy: Graduate Programs Edition
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The Office of Admissions invites you to join us for a session focused on our environmental graduate programs with Yanmei Lin, acting director of the Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment and professor of law. We’ll explore the Executive Master of Environmental Policy (EMEP) and Master of Climate and Environmental Policy (MCEP) curriculum, opportunities for experiential learning, specialization areas, and career options.

Please register in advance by clicking here.

*This event is geared toward prospective master’s and LLM students.

VLGS Commencement Ceremony
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Royalton Town Green, 194 Chelsea St., South Royalton, Vermont, 05068
Vermont Law and Graduate School’s 50th Commencement Ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10 a.m. on the Royalton Town Green.

A reception that includes food, champagne, and a steel drum band will immediately follow the ceremony on the Debevoise Hall Back Lawn. The reception is free and open to all graduates and their families.

Stay tuned for additional details!

Alumni Weekend 2026
2026-06-26 08:00 - 2026-06-28 17:00 | Vermont
Stay tuned for more details!
